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Research Institute to help drive discoveries
With $7.5million in State Government funding, a new Minerals Research Institute is being set up in WA, promoting mineral research.....Read full article
Resources research gets scholarship boost
Seven WA post-graduate students will use their scholarships to carry out research projects in the mineral and energy industries.....Read full article
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Uranium report and response released by DMP
DMP has released its response to an independent review of the regulatory framework governing uranium mining in WA.....Read full article
Shift to online lodgement gaining momentum
The increase comes ahead of the shift to online only lodgements for exploration PoW applications starting 30 May.....Read full article
Research Institute to help drive discoveries
A New Minerals Research Institute is being established, thanks to funding in the State Government's 2012-13 Budget.
Resources research gets scholarship boost
2012 MERIWA Scholarship winners announced – with $65,000 in scholarships up for grabs.
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Uranium report and response released by DMP
In 2010, DMP commissioned the Uranium Advisory Group (UAG) to review the regulatory framework governing uranium mining in WA.
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Shift to online lodgement gaining momentum
An increasing number of companies are using DMP's online lodgement facilities.
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Safety Reform
The WA Government is committed to overhauling health and safety in the resources industry to protect those working in mining and petroleum.
Petroleum Reforms
The Federal Government has initiated reforms to offshore petroleum regulation, changing WA's regulatory role.
Unconventional Gas in Western Australia
WA's regulation of alternative gas activities, including hydraulic fracturing, ensures the safe and sustainable development of shale, tight and coal seam gas for the State.
Uranium in Western Australia
Uranium mining in Western Australia will bring economic and sustainable benefits to the State. It will also become the State's most regulated mineral sector.
Latest Updates
DMP 2010-11 Annual Report
Exploration Incentive Scheme
Application Advertising
The annual report provides an overview of the Department of Mines and Petroleum operations and compliance with legislative and Government policy requirements.
The Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is a State Government initiative that aims to encourage exploration in Western Australia for the long-term sustainability of the State's resources sector.
Tenement Application Advertising Pilot Project
The Mining Industry Liaison Committee (MILC) has initiated a pilot project to publish Tenement Application Advertising on the Departments website as part of the processing an application. The pilot will run in parallel with the existing 'mandatory' newspaper based advertising process. The pilot commenced on the 14th February 2011 and will run for an initial period of 3 months.
